Good luck, Harry!

he is a political warrior that has been consistently siding with the President on several legal and political issues. Nevertheless, the role of presidential spokesperson involves speaking for the commander in chief, before the Filipino people and the rest of the world, in a language that leaves no doubt as to the President’s stand on urgent matters.

Harry the presidential spokesperson would need one thing and one thing only to stay ahead of the political communications game: direct access to the President at all times. Access to the President means being able to discuss with him directly the running stories of the week, emerging issues of the day, and sudden global events that merit a presidential statement. Access to the President means being able to convey to the Palace press corps the the perspective of our head of state. Access to the President gives the new presidential spokesperson the power, authority, and leverage to get the cooperation of everyone actively involved in governance.

What prodded Congressman Roqueto accept the post? Let’s revisit his acceptance statement.

“The statements uttered by the President on human rights issues are precisely what drew me towards the position of spokesperson. Over the past two years, the administration - preted the remarks of the President. More often than not, the media and the Filipino people have looked to the spokesperson to determine the